The Murder of Lumumba by Ludo De Witte

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The Murder of Lumumba by Ludo De Witte

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Patrice Lumumba, the first prime minister of the Rupublic of the Congo was at the centre of the country's defiance towards the exploitation of its Belgian coloniser. Within months of independence he was arrested, tortured and executed. This book reveals the lies that have surrounded the murder.

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The Murder of Lumumba by Ludo De Witte

Patrice Lumumba, the first prime minister of the Republic of the Congo and a pioneer of African unity, was at the centre of the country's popular defiance towards the relentless exploitation of its Belgian coloniser. Within months of independence being won he Patrice Lumumba was arrested, tortured and executed. "The Murder of Lumumba" reveals the appalling mass of lies that have surrounded the murder. Uncovering official sources and personal testimony, it reveals a network of complicity ranging from the Belgian government to the United Nations and the CIA.

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ISBN 13 9781859846186
ISBN 10 1859846181
Title The Murder of Lumumba
Author Ludo De Witte
Condition Unavailable
Publisher Verso Books
Year published 2001-06-27
Number of pages 240
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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